Aviation Business Administration Courses at a Glance

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1 Aviation Business Administration Courses at a Glance MATH222 Business Statistics This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students are expected to use computer software to analyze sets of data and to communicate the results of statistical analyses in a clear and concise manner. Specific topics include classification of variables, graphical displays of data, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability distributions, the Central Limit Theorem, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, correlation, and simple linear regression. Emphasis is placed on business applications of statistics. The goal is to enable students to select and apply appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to analyze varying types of data, to defend the rationale for selection of the techniques, and to effectively communicate results of their analyses. MATH320 Decision Mathematics The mathematical concepts and applications in mathematical model building and problem solving will be explored. Included are mathematical areas which are basic to decision theory. Enable students to select and apply appropriate mathematical and statistical decision models to various types of management problems, to defend the rationale for model selection, and to effectively communicate results of their analyses. MGMT201 Principles of Management A comprehensive overview of relevant management principles and practices as applied in contemporary organizations, this course focuses on management theories, philosophies, and functions. After completing this course, the student should acquire a working knowledge of the role of management in modern business organizations, both domestic and global and understand how today s professional managers integrate theory and practice. From this learning, the student should be able to assume the basic responsibilities in a managerial capacity. The student should also develop a personal philosophy of legal, ethical and social responsibilities of management.

2 BSAB325 Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management The course provides a comprehensive inquiry into the major components of social responsibility and a study of moral and ethical issues that relate to problems in business. Focus will be on the economic, legal, political, ethical, and societal issues involving the interaction of business, government, and society. This course is designed to assist students in developing an awareness of the major ethical issues that affect business decisions, and to encourage a socially responsible consideration of those issues. COR160 Essential Academic Writing Skills This University core course offers the essential writing skills required by undergraduates in a university to help them function effectively in an academic environment and beyond. The course introduces students to the basic principles of critical reading and writing skills, such as summarizing and synthesizing information from different texts, critically evaluating information for use in project papers, selecting and incorporating information from other sources in a text as well as accurately documenting such information within and at the end of a text following referencing conventions. These skills are generic and transferable to other disciplines in their class work, assignments, project papers and examinations. COR161e Presenting with Confidence The ability to present information effectively or to persuade an audience to a way of understanding is a skill that serves the students well in both the university and the workplace. A presentation is not just about getting the message across; it also influences a way of thinking. It has to be purposive and audience-centred. In the course of their study at the university, students can expect to be making presentations. The requirement to present becomes even more prevalent in their work life where the ability to present may be career making or career breaking. COR165 Thinking Critically This course enables students to have at hand strategies to validate their decisions and judgments as informed, reasoned, and sound. Professionals today require a critical thinking and analytic mindset to handle competently the profusion of information. The course will foster a spirit of critical inquiry through practiceoriented sessions.

3 GSP163 Introduction to Critical Media Literacy Media has become so much part of life that many take an uncritical approach to its underlying messages. However, media is not merely informational. Instead, it is a powerful force that shapes our realities and unconsciously influences the way we perceive ourselves and the world: it colours our understanding of society, politics, and culture. Throughout this course we will examine the ways media defines our perceptions and shapes our life experience. By making media consumption an active and critical process, students will see how media can also misrepresent and manipulate BUZ105 Statistics BUZ 105 Statistics provides students with an understanding of statistical concepts and techniques to generate information for decision-making. The course covers data, descriptive statistics, probability distributions, sampling distribution, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, ANOVA and regression. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring the analytical and interpretative skills needed to understand statistical findings. ICZ219 Information Systems Role in Organizations and Infrastructure The course aims to provide an overview of information systems and their roles in helping businesses to remain competitive, as well as to provide a technical foundation to appreciate the major technologies needed by business firms. It focuses on learning about the various kinds of information systems and technologies, and understanding how they could help business firms improve their organizational performances. This course adopts the viewpoint of a business professional, rather than a computing professional. Hence, you will learn how the work of managers is influenced by information technology (IT). BSAB317 Organizational Behavior This course provides an overview and analysis of various behavioral concepts affecting human behavior in business organizations, with emphasis on research, theory, and practice. The primary objectives of this course are: 1) to increase student understanding of the complexity of managing human behavior in organizations, 2) to explore basic theories and concepts of behavior in an organizational setting, and 3) to apply management problem solving techniques to organizational behavior.

4 MGMT203 Management for Aeronautical Science An introductory course in aeronautics to provide students an orientation in aviation and other aerospace related topics appropriate to management degree programs. Subjects include: aviation careers; the science of flight; aviation safety managerial responsibilities; passenger and cargo security issues; safety and human factors issues; aircraft airworthiness certifications; aviation resources; the aviation environment; and meteorology. MGMT321 Aviation/Aerospace Systems Analysis Methods Overview of the system development life cycle. Emphasis on current system documentation through the use of both classical and structured tools/techniques for describing process flows, data flows, data structures, file design, input and output designs, and programme specifications. MGMT331 Transportation Principles The basic principles of the several modes of transportation (air, sea, rail, highway, and pipeline) are analyzed. Topics include problems of competition, the importance of each in the economy, and future development prospects. This course is designed to assist the student in preparation for managerial responsibilities in aviation-related enterprises by providing an understanding of the economics, the managerial problems, and the significant roles played by transportation users, carriers, and the governmental bodies in the American transportation system. BUZ201 Contract & Agency Law BUZ 201 Contract & Agency Law introduces students to the key elements of contract and agency law and the role of contractual and agency relationships in business. In respect of contract law, the goal of the course is to demonstrate how contract law facilitates business transactions by being the glue which binds parties to perform their agreements. In respect of agency law, the goal is to show how legal rules shape the numerous agency relationships which are found within the Singapore business environment. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to relevant Singapore case law and legislation in order to highlight the practical application of these topics in business transactions. BUZ203 Company Law & Corporate Governance BUZ 203 Company Law and Corporate Governance equip students with an understanding of the legal principles that governs the formation, management and financing of companies in Singapore. It also introduces students to the broader topic of corporate governance. The primary focus of this course centers around the Companies Act (Cap 50) and relevant case law.

5 EAZ211 Introduction to Flight This is a progressive flight experience course that will integrate various classroom lectures and tutorials with laboratory and simulator hands-on practical work to reinforce the Flight Appreciation 4-sorties flying program. This course is designed with the purpose of enhancing student learning of a few more aerodynamic subjects related to flying and aircraft design, plus flight simulator appreciation; integrated into the current flying experience program for the UniSIM Undergraduate Aerospace courses. ICZ222 Computer Systems Architecture ICZ 222 Computer Systems Architecture and Administration builds on the knowledge of a previous unit "Introduction to Computer Systems Architecture". It extends the basic computer system architecture to include various performance enhancement methods and external devices. It also discusses operating system support for input output, memory and file management and system administration. BSAB335 International Business This course presents an analysis of economic development and international trade in modern times, with an examination of current US relations with other nations. Attention will be focused on the impact of foreign trade on the aviation industry and the industry's contribution to economic development. The course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the problems of international economic relations in an interdependent world of nations organized under different political structures, each of which have attained different levels of economic development. Specifically, it should help the student understand the nature and composition of trade between the U.S. and the rest of the world and constraints imposed on management in heterogeneous international environments. BSAB371 Leadership The focus of this course is about leadership in organizations. In the increasingly competitive global economy, leaders must develop the necessary skills to lead organizational development, change, and create a motivating workplace. This course focuses on analyzing the leadership skills that enhance organizational success. Topics discussed are the approaches and models of leadership, organization change, and organization development.

6 BSAB420 Management of Production and Operations An intensive study of management of production and operations in all organizations, both service-oriented and product-oriented, will be conducted. Scheduling, inventory control procurement, quality control and safety are investigated. Particular attention is given to applications of aviation oriented activities. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the methods and processes of industrial management as applied to manufacturing and service operations, and to the management of these operations. MGMT408 Airport Management The focus of this course will be an examination of the management of airports. Emphasis is on the facilities that comprise an airport system, including airspace, airfield, terminal and ground access operations. Airport Management is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the role of the airport manager in the management, administration, financing and operating of small, medium, large, hub airport. The course is designed for the student interested in airport management as a career field or others who can benefit from an in-depth exposure to airport management. ECZ201 Economics for Managers ECZ201 provides the students with the economic knowledge and the quantitative skills necessary to make managerial decisions in various market structures. The six study units cover some important topics in microeconomics and industrial organization essential for making both the day-to-day business decisions that maximize profit as well as strategic decisions designed to create and protect profit in the long-run. Students will learn the factors that influence costs and revenues of firms, and how to derive demand, production, and cost functions in the development of effective business strategies. ECZ203 International Trade & Finance ECZ 203 International Trade & Finance provides the student with the theoretical and practical knowledge, and the analytical skills necessary to analyze the key events that shape the international economic environment. It will help students understand what influences trade pattern and exchange rates, why protectionism and balance of payment crises occur and how trade and international monetary policies can affect the income distribution and welfare of economies.

7 ACZ201 Financial Accounting The aim of the course is to provide students with the tools and resources to understand accounting and apply them in decision making. The approach balances a strong foundation in accounting concepts and principles with practical application of these concepts to enable students to develop skills to account for business transactions and prepare financial statements. Students will also be taught analytical techniques to interpret and evaluate financial information. MKZ203 Marketing Mix Management Marketing Mix Management focuses on the marketing mix and how a business develops, distributes, advertises, promotes prices and sells products and services that satisfy the needs and wants of the consumers it targets, in a manner that is most profitable. Marketing Mix Management will include the 4 "Ps" of Marketing, namely Product, Price, Place and Promotion. Other related concepts to be covered in the course are branding, pricing strategies, distribution channels and integrated marketing communications. BSAB436 Strategic Management Strategic management principles involving strategy, formulation, implementation, evaluation, and organization analysis are studied in this management capstone course. Case analysis and the use of strategic management principles are used to examine and solve organization problems. MGMT410 Management of Air Cargo This course offers intensive study of the practices and problems of management with respect to air cargo. The importance of air cargo service to the economy, development of the industry, regulations, complexity of the market, carriers, freight forwarders and third party logistics, along with rate and tariff problems, aircraft, terminal facilities, and future prospects are all discussed. MGMT411 Logistics Management for Aviation/Aerospace Students are provided with an opportunity to examine ways to optimize the physical flow of goods and materials within a firm from acquisition through production, and movement through channels of distribution. The course focuses on applying logistics theory to aviation management problems in materials handling, managing inventory, planning capacities, and locating distribution centers. Case studies with aviation/aerospace applications using computer models are included.

8 MGMT412 Airport Planning and Design The principles of airport planning and design are studied. This course covers essential elements of current U.S. and international airport planning and design trends, including airport master planning and layout plans, geometric design and layout of the airfield and terminal facilities, obstruction analysis, signage and lighting, forecasting, airside and landside interface, and capacity and delay effects. The course also focuses on environmental planning, such as hazardous wildlife attractants, airport noise, and compatible land use. MTZ211 Fundamentals of Mathematical Methods & Mechanics MTZ211 is concerned with the use of mathematics to solve real-world problems. Part of it deals with the representation of relevant aspects of the real world in the form of mathematical models; another part is concerned with the mathematical methods that are useful in working with these models. The material of the course is organized in a way that reflects these broad divisions. By far the most important element of the models part of the course is the study of Newtonian mechanics. Newtonian mechanics is the basic source of models of the motion of objects of ordinary size moving with ordinary speeds (or not moving at all), and it underpins much of physical science and mechanical engineering. 6 online sessions are conducted asynchronously. MTZ213 Fundamentals of Mathematical Modeling MTZ213 is designed to equip you with standard mathematical modeling techniques that can be applied to model the real world scenarios. Students are expected to take MTZ211 before taking the course MTZ213. Topics such as mathematical modeling techniques in Oscillations and Energy method in mechanics. Newtonians mechanics in more than one-dimension, heat transfer, circular motion of particles as well as rotational of rigid bodies introduced. The course also covered the key stages in the mathematical modeling process. 6 online sessions are conducted asynchronously. ACZ203 Managerial Accounting ACZ 203 Managerial Accounting aims to provide students with an understanding of the broadened role of today s management accountant and the key cost and management accounting techniques employed to support the management of an organization in their planning, control and decision-making activities. HRZ304 Human Resource Management HRZ 304 looks at the nature of Human Resource Management, the legal framework for the practice of Human Resource in Singapore; job design and analysis; recruitment, selection, and placement; human resource development and career management; and diversity management.

9 MGMT415 Airline Management An introduction to the administrative aspects of airline operation and management is provided in this course. Topics include the annual profit plan, uniform system of accounts and reports, demand analysis, scheduling, the theory of pricing, fleet planning, facilities planning, and airline financing. MGMT418 Airport Administration & Finances The student will be presented with an opportunity for advanced study of the organizational, political, and financial administration of public and private civil use airports. Areas of emphasis include: public relations management, safety and security issues, employee organizational structures, financial and accounting strategies, revenue and expense sources, economic impacts of airport operations, airport performance measurement standards, and current trends and issues of direct concern to airport administrators. MGMT419 Aviation Maintenance Management Students will perform a comprehensive examination of organizational maintenance policies, programmes, and procedures. Emphasis is on maintenance planning, forecasting and cost control, reliability, safety, and flight schedule performance. MGMT422 Life Cycles Analysis for Systems and Programs in Aviation/ Aerospace System theory and its relationship to aviation/ aerospace systems management are stressed. The course explores a brief history of system theory and system life cycle, and presents the major activities in each phase of a system's life cycle. Also emphasized are specific topics related to system design and support, including reliability, maintainability, availability, testing, quality control, customer support, product improvement programme analysis and the role of data collection and analysis in the operational phase. Related areas covered are cost effectiveness analysis and project management. Applications and case studies specific to aviation/aerospace, including military applications and computer simulation models, will be analyzed. BUZ367 Business Information Systems A critical challenge facing today s organizations is the deployment of information systems in support of their business initiatives. BUZ 367 Business Information Systems presents students with an in-depth discussion of various business initiatives and examines the information systems and technology that support these initiatives. The common business goals associated with the deployment of information systems and technology including improving management operations, reducing costs, improving productivity, improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, creating competitive advantages and global expansion will be covered.

10 FIZ303 Financial Management This course gives you a thorough grounding in Financial Management discussing topics such as financial statements analysis, long-term financial planning, valuation of future cash flows, capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital and long-term financial policy and short-term financial planning and management. BUZ353 Managerial Project BUZ 353 Managerial Project will provide both theoretical and practical insights on Project Management with the objective of providing a solid foundation for students to be knowledgeable on the subject, and become effective project team members and potentially project managers. This course covers topics such as request for proposal, proposal submission, risk assessment, project scheduling, resource allocation, cost estimation and budgeting. The roles and responsibilities of the project manager, project team and organization structures will also be covered. BUZ351 Operations Management BUZ 351 Operations Management will teach students how to plan, manage and improve key operations in business systems. Various techniques such as lean operations, scheduling, inventory management, materials management, location strategies, and supply chain management will be covered.